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OU51 UHO

2001 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,245 mi
Last recorded148,245 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Skoda Octavia105,044 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU51 UHO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 148,245 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 145,180 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 143,444 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 141,746 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rigid flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 141,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire fuel tank heat shield missing (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 x front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material part of rigid/flexi combi pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sills have repairs covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view damage outside of drivers view within the swept area less than 40mm circle (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal front and rear sills have repairs covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2016 133,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 129,844 miles

Exhaust loud

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

headlights have tinting product on but not reducing light output

Pass 19 Nov 2014 123,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 117,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 110,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 102,370 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 98,611 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 91,524 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Dec 2009 91,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 80,056 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 68,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2007 68,323 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2006 59,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 45,475 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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OU51 UHO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 105,044 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OU51 UHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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OU51 UHO is a 2001 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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